"Immunization requirements" refers to the rules or guidelines set by authorities, such as schools, governments, or healthcare organizations, stating which vaccines, or shots, individuals must get to protect them from certain diseases. These requirements help ensure that people are adequately protected from infectious illnesses and help prevent the spread of diseases in communities.
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States that have personal belief exemptions for
school immunization requirements, and exemptions that are easily obtained, have higher rates of new cases of pertussis (whooping cough) than states in which obtaining immunization exemptions is more difficult, according to a study in the October 11 issue of JAMA.
But CDC says that this effect was «most likely a result
of immunization requirements for preschool special education program attendance in children with autism.»
As of March 2006, all states permitted medical exemptions to school and
daycare immunization requirements; 48 states allowed religious exemptions; and 19 states had a provision for personal belief exemptions, such as religious, philosophical, and any other unspecified nonmedical exemption.
The park's hours,
immunization requirements, village licensing, as well as human and pet age restrictions still are being considered, Leno said.
Also at 1 p.m., Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz and the March of Dimes announce that they are prioritizing a bill eliminating all non-medical exemptions from the state's
immunization requirements, LCA Room, Legislative Office Building, Albany.
State - mandated school
immunization requirements have played a major role in achieving and maintaining low rates of vaccine - preventable diseases in the United States.
Determine
the immunization requirements and veterinary services available if needed; All facilities will require immunization to protect your pet and others so be prepared to give them a copy of your pet's records.
Immunization requirements may have to be met before travel.
Our veterinarians use the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and AAFP (Feline) Vaccination Guidelines to help assess your pets»
immunization requirements.
Some countries have
immunization requirements, and they will not grant entry to foreigners who are not properly immunized.
• 24 - hour emergency medical hotline • Worldwide medical evacuation • Medical monitoring / consultation • Transport service to specialty hospital • Trip cancellation • Visa, passport and
immunization requirements • Loss or theft of baggage, documents recovery and compensation • Emergency cash for medical or dental expenses • Lost prescription replacement / shipping • Guarantee of hospital admission • Language translation
Pre-trip information usually includes visa and passport requirements,
immunization requirements, embassy referrals, cultural information, foreign exchange rates, and general travel advice.